Navigating the world of gift-giving for 5-year-olds can be as challenging as finding a present for someone who seemingly has everything. In this curated list, we’ve gathered recommendations from real parents, offering insights into what captivates the imaginations of these little individuals entering their Big Kid Era. From fostering creativity to promoting active play, these gifts cater to the specific interests and developmental milestones of 5-year-olds.
- Tiny Land Kids’ Fort Building Kit
- Best Overall Gift for a 5-Year-Old
- Price: $40
- Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Game
- Best Budget-Friendly Gift for a 5-Year-Old
- Price: $13
- PlayShifu Educational Globe
- Best Educational Toy
- Price: $53
- Paint & Plant Flower Kit
- Best Arts & Crafts Gift
- Price: $17
- KiwiCo Science of Cooking: Ice Cream
- Unique STEM Toy
- Price: $35
- New Bounce Pogo Stick
- Best Active Gift
- Price: $35
- Sunlin Dance Mat
- Fun Energy Buster
- Price: $40
- Klutz Make Your Own Puffy Stickers
- Creative Sticker Kit
- Price: $18
- Lego Storybook Adventures
- Imaginative Portable Dollhouse
- Price: $20
- Hatley Color-Changing Raincoat
- Magical Color-Changing Outerwear
- Price: $38
- Let’s Go Matching Letter Game
- Educational Spelling Challenges
- Price: $17
- Tiny Land Kids Fort Building Kit
- Imaginary World Building
- Price: $37
- National Geographic Glowing Marble Run
- Colorful STEM Marble Maze
- Price: $35
- KiwiCo Science of Cooking: Ice Cream
- DIY Ice Cream STEM Toy
- Price: $35
- PlayShifu Educational Globe
- Interactive World Exploration
- Price: $55
- Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Game
- Rainbow-Colored Stacking Blocks
- Price: $13
- Paint & Plant Flower Kit
- STEM Project with Lasting Impact
- Price: $20
- VTech KidiGo Walkie Talkies
- Modern Walkie Talkies with Animated Messages
- Price: $21
- Let’s Go! Binoculars for Kids
- Exploration-Focused Binoculars
- Price: $20
- New Bounce Pogo Stick
- Balance-Challenging Outdoor Fun
- Price: $35
- Crayola Model Magic Deluxe Variety Pack
- Mess-Free Modeling Clay
- Price: $15
- Barbie Cutie Reveal Doll
- Surprise Toy with Plush Doll and Accessories
- Price: $18
- Top Race Take-Apart Toys
- DIY Construction Vehicle Building
- Price: $18
- Magna-Tiles Arctic Animals
- Magnetic Building Blocks with Arctic Theme
- Price: $40
- Squishmallow Mystery Box
- Surprise Box of Soft Stuffed Animals
- Price: $40
- ThinkFun Zingo
- Bingo-Style Family Game
- Price: $20
- Jumbo Dino Egg
- Dinosaur Excavation Adventure
- Price: $20
- Hanna Andersson Print Snow Jacket
- Colorful Winter Jacket
- Price: $90
- Stomp Rocket
- Interactive Foam Rocket Launcher
- Price: $20
- Crayola Silly Scents Inspiration Art Case
- Jumbo-Sized Marker and Crayon Set with Scents
- Price: $27
